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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.13, 71.91 and 36.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.13, 71.91 and 36.56 is: 50.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.13 : 71.91 = 36.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.13/71.91 = 36.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.13x = 71.91 × 36.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.13x = 2,629.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629.03/52.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.43

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